AQA GCSE Chemistry C13.5 – Atmospheric Pollution | Complete Lesson, Worksheet & Exam Questions

AQA GCSE Chemistry C13.5 – Atmospheric Pollution | Complete Lesson, Worksheet & Exam Questions

Teach a complete and engaging lesson on Atmospheric Pollution with this fully editable resource for AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) and Combined Science (8464). Covers sources, effects and environmental impacts of pollutants with clear diagrams and exam-focused tasks.

• Fully editable PowerPoint lesson
• Student worksheet (printable + digital)
• Retrieval starter
• Diagram pack (formation of pollutants)
• Plenary quiz (whiteboard or digital)
• Homework task included
• Teacher notes + misconceptions guide
• 6-mark extended question with AI marking link

What Students Will Learn

• What atmospheric pollutants are
• How pollutants are formed from:
  • combustion of fuels
  • burning coal and gas
  • car engines
  • industry and power stations
• Key pollutants:
  • carbon monoxide (CO)
  • sulfur dioxide (SO₂)
  • nitrogen oxides (NOₓ)
  • particulates (PM2.5/PM10)
  • unburnt hydrocarbons
• Environmental and health impacts:
  • acid rain
  • global dimming
  • respiratory problems
  • smog formation
  • damage to buildings and ecosystems
• How catalytic converters and filters reduce pollution

Learning Objectives

• Describe how major pollutants are produced
• Explain the environmental and health effects of pollutants
• Interpret diagrams of pollutant formation
• Evaluate strategies to reduce atmospheric pollution
• Apply knowledge to 4–6 mark AO2/AO3 exam questions

Exam Practice Included

• Short recall questions
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Misconception-checking tasks
• 6-mark extended response
• Higher-tier reasoning about NOₓ and particulates

Why Teachers Choose This Resource

• Clear, simple diagrams for all abilities
• Fully aligned with AQA specification
• Perfect for first teaching or revision
• Saves hours of planning
• Differentiated activities and extension tasks

Tags
AQA Chemistry, Atmospheric Pollution, Air Pollution, Combustion Chemistry, Particulates, Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, Acid Rain, Global Dimming, GCSE Chemistry, Combined Science, C13 Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry